Assistant Wrestling Coach

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro

Posting Number: F149P

Bargaining Unit: Coaches

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

Position Classification: Assistant Coach

Department: Athletics

Job Summary / Basic Function:

• Assist the Head Coach with the management/implementation of a competitive (sport) program within the framework of the MAC, NCAA, the CBA, and/or the rules and regulations of the University and any other athletic conference in which the University is a member.
• Responsible for the strength training coordinator duties. Designing and implementing an in-season and out-of-season strength training program for the wrestling team.
• Responsible for the recruiting coordinator duties. Coordinating the scouting, evaluation, home visits, official and unofficial visits, and recruiting correspondence.
• Assist with the planning and managing of competitions and practices of the program, including in-season and out-of-season player development, at the direction of the head coach.
• Assist in the recruitment of qualified student athletes.
• Promote the academic success of the student athletes.
• Advise student athletes of the University's athletic policies and all other appropriate requirements of MAC and NCAA and any other athletic conference in which the University is a member.
• Help implement the Edinboro University Athletic Drug Education, Screening and Counseling Program for intercollegiate athletics including being a member of the drug screening team.
• Assist in managing the budget for the program, including organizing and planning travel arrangements.
• Participate in fund-raising events and the promotion of good public relations.
• Responsible for the submission of monthly work schedules to the Head Coach as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules required.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.

Required Education Summary:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior coaching experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred
• Coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
• NCAA recruiting examination certification preferred
• Working knowledge of MAC rules desirable

Physical Demands:
Must have the ability to successfully demonstrate different aspects of the assigned sports technique.

Work Location:
Edinboro